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Mediator

mediator

noun me-di-AH-tor Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Latin 'mediator' (one who stands in the middle).

Also means

conflict resolution specialist

Usage Note

Mediator facilitate structured dialogue between conflicting parties to reach a voluntary agreement, in family, labour, or commercial disputes. In Germany, zertifizierte Mediatoren complete training recognised under the Mediationsgesetz of 2012.

Examples

"Der Mediator half den Nachbarn, ihren Streit um den Gartenzaun beizulegen."

Natural Translation

The mediator helped the neighbours settle their dispute about the garden fence.

Literal Translation

The mediator helped the neighbours to settle their dispute about the garden-fence.

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